Jamie Latendresse

Design Trend: The X Logo

Jamie Latendresse — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:10:39 +0000

Seems a prevalent trend, with roots in heraldry I’d wager. You take the business name or initials, toss them around a couple intersecting lines, tools, objects, est voilà. Maybe add in the year, or a tagline. Feels like it’s popping up a lot more lately. Just search for “logo” on Designspiration, and you’ll see what I mean. Decided to do one for myself, for fun. Wee!

2011 Movement Festival Merch

Jamie Latendresse — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:26:37 +0000

It’s been my pleasure to contribute graphic design to Movement: Detroit’s Electronic Music Festival for the last few years. In 2006, I submitted a number of different concepts to Paxahau, producers of the Movement festival, and they’ve been producing them as official merchandise ever since. Each year when I swing by the tent it’s very gratifying to see the designs I did, and even more so when I see them wandering around Hart Plaza over the course of the festival.

I’m currently working on some new designs. Hopefully our partnership will continue well into the festival’s future.

Sylvain Cossette | CBC 75th Anniversary Logo

Jamie Latendresse — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:49:51 +0000

As a fan of Burton Kramer‘s work I check in on the CBC from time to time. I am very impressed by their current 75th Anniversary logo. Designed by Sylvain Cossette, CBC/Radio-Canada’s Montreal-based designer, the special anniversary logo syncs-up very nicely with the Kramer’s original CBC brand.

The concept is based on the image of a flower, symbolic of an idea that has gradually grown and developed over the last 75 years and is now reaching maturity. The pinwheel was another major source of inspiration, with its bright colours and movement. Through its feel, shapes and colours, the logo conveys a sense of celebration.

Read more at the CBC/Radio-Canada blog, here.

Cosmicity Logobot

Jamie Latendresse — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 06:43:00 +0000

As Mr. Nicholas continues work on his forthcoming 2011 electronic release, the Cosmicity maschine is ramping up. The Logobot is part of that crescendo. Last year we worked together to develop the little digifellow.

With the release of a modest selection of apparel (even Keds sneakers) on Zazzle.com I thought it would be cool to revisit the evolution of our little friend. In all honesty I’m fond of all of Logobot’s ancestors. I hope to find some kind of use for them in the not too distant future.

Our Time Theatre Mailer

Jamie Latendresse — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:26:00 +0000

I recently completed a mailer for Our Time Theatre. My good friend and colleague Iris Brown was kind enough to refer my services to Our Time and I had a blast doing this piece for them.

Our Time Theatre is a highly respected non-profit organization that uses the arts to improve the confidence and communication skills of children who stutter.

They’re a fantastic group of people and I hope they enjoyed my work as much as I enjoyed doing it for them.

Be Informed Zombie Attack

Jamie Latendresse — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 05:23:00 +0000

Long one of my most popular designs, the “Be Informed Zombie Attack” print has finally made it to my Etsy shoppe. The illustrations have been updated and finessed for a high quality ink jet print on velvet fine art paper (13″ W x 9.5″ H).

“There’s no escaping the inevitable zombie apocalypse. Are you prepared? Learn to recognize the signs with this handy readiness-guide from the Bureau of Homeland Undead Protection (BHUP).”

PRINT Ready

Jamie Latendresse — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:40:00 +0000

So I’ve finally managed to get my new prints up on Etsy. For homemade prints these are super swank. Printed on acid-free, 100% cotton rag. Its brilliant white surface sets off the colors and contrast of the designs.

Living in Antichrist

Jamie Latendresse — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:23:00 +0000

“Hey what do you want to do tonight my friends? Say, isn’t that new Lars Von Trier film ‘Antichrist’ showing down in the Village? Ooh Charlotte Gainsbourg, love her! And Willem Dafoe too! Both of them directed by Lars! How can we go wrong!” Ahh what a night in the cinema that was, as Dafoe’s shrink attempts to ravel (or unravel depending who you ask) the unspooling mind of Gainsbourg’s griefstricken motherwife. It’s got woods, it’s got a cabin, it’s got an antique grinding wheel and a chaos worshipping fox.

Yellow raincoat $40, Aran Cable Turtleneck $90, antique screwdriver $22, Misogyny: The Male Malady $19, vintage grinding wheel $100, distressed leather journal $20, Prozac anti-depressants $varies based on coverage, Timberland work boots $155

I grew up watching slasher films full of lovers in the woods being hacked to pieces by some deranged, soulless psychotic. Antichrist takes that classic movie archetype and refocusses it through Von Trier’s unique vision. As a bonus we get a delightful selection of great vintage and rustic interiors to draw inspiration from. Ideas aplenty for vacation home decor, travel and camping apparel, vintage tools and sundries of every kind. Remember the rusty wrench Gainsbourg’s character unhinges the grinding wheel with? Beautiful. And who could forget her blood-stained floral blouse. A delicate classic. There’s just so much to take in, the only challenge is deciding which of Von Triers gorgeous aesthetics to emulate.

Miley Cyrus Floral Blouse $6, Plush Fox Neck Wrap (Chaos Reigns!) $36, Decorative Acorns $24, Artificial Fern $40, Medieval Witch Trial Woodcut $NFS, antique lantern $42, vintage monkey wrench, $20.

Of course, this is all in good fun. I wish to offer my support and admiration to the folks over at Design Sponge. Without their inspiration I would not have had the opportunity to work up this little satire. It was a hoot to juxtapose their “living in ____” idea with a movie no one would ever want to live in. Chaos Reigns!

Print Prints PRINTS

Jamie Latendresse — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:31:00 +0000

Long hiatus from my design blog. And I can admit it, I was led astray by another. And then another. But not to worry design blog, you’re the steady player. I’ll always come back to you design blog.

Lately I’ve been getting back into illustration to balance out my client work. Illustration with me usually leads to a desire for prints. (As mentioned above it also means apparel, and greeting cards.) However, with the taming of my printzilla Epson some high quality inkjet prints are back in the mix. I’ve been exploring a number of ideas…

Techno.

Subways.

Groceries.

Some or all of these designs already (or will) cross-reference on my card and apparel outlets but I really want to put these prints out there. Naturally I’ll keep everyone posted.

ISO50 Lecture

Jamie Latendresse — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:58:00 +0000

I’ve been a fan of Scott’s work (and music) for some time so it was nice to actually see and hear him talk about it. This video is from his lecture to the Academy of Art. Be sure to check out his blog + site if you’ve never done.

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10841847&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=ffffff&fullscreen=1

ISO50 | Academy of Art Lecture Clips from ISO50 on Vimeo.

A 4GB Photoshop file… that’s some compositing.